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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,524.23, 81,787.97 and 15,084.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54,524.23, 81,787.97 and 15,084.25 is: 22,626.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54,524.23 : 81,787.97 = 15,084.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54,524.23/81,787.97 = 15,084.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54,524.23x = 81,787.97 × 15,084.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54,524.23x = 1,233,710,186.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,710,186.47/54,524.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,626.82

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